Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P950

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and P950 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was released 3 years prior to the P950 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX730 HS grades versus the P950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Nikon Coolpix P950. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Nikon P950 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS provides external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Nikon P950 has specifications of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX730 HS and the P950.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and P950 is 88 and 52 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and P950.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SX730 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.